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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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